Associations to the word «Aviation»

Wiktionary

AVIATION, noun. The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
AVIATION, noun. Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.
AVIATION, noun. Industry that produces aircraft.
AVIATION, noun. (collectively) (military) aircraft
AVIATION, noun. A cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette and lemon juice
AVIATION CRUISER, noun. (archaic) an aircraft carrier
AVIATION CRUISER, noun. (dated) a helicopter carrier
AVIATION CRUISER, noun. (euphemistic) a Soviet euphemism for aircraft carrier
AVIATION CRUISER, noun. An aircraft carrier with heavy armaments typically found on a cruiser
AVIATION CRUISER, noun. (informal) a cruiser with an air squadron
AVIATION CRUISERS, noun. Plural of aviation cruiser

Dictionary definition

AVIATION, noun. The aggregation of a country's military aircraft.
AVIATION, noun. The operation of aircraft to provide transportation.
AVIATION, noun. The art of operating aircraft.
AVIATION, noun. Travel via aircraft; "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"; "if you've time to spare go by air".

Wise words

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